Jewel Mae Sonnenberg

Jewel Mae (Borth) Sonnenberg, 95, a longtime resident of Logan County, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2026, in Sterling, Colorado.

Viewing will be held from 1 - 6 p.m., Thursday, November 5 at Halouska Family Chaney-Reager FH with family receiving friends from 4 -6 p.m. A celebration of Jewel’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 6 at First Baptist Church with Pastor Scott Morrison officiating. A burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery and lunch following back at the church.

Jewel was born on February 10, 1931, in Dallas, Texas to Dale and Crystal (Gillett) Borth. The family moved to Sterling, Colorado in 1933. Jewel attended Sterling Schools, graduating high school in 1949 and NJC in 1951. She attended Colorado State College of Education (now UNC), with a major in music. She married Wendell Sonnenberg in June 1952, and they made their home at the ranch, east of Sterling.

Jewel was a devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was active at the First Baptist Church, where she faithfully served in various roles throughout the years as well as teaching Sunday School and was a long-time church organist. She was also active in American Baptist Women’s Ministries for many years. She made a deep impact through her faith and obedience to Christ.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wendell Sonnenberg, son, Don Sonnenberg, daughter-in-law, Gloria Sonnenberg, grandson, Skyler Nestor, her parents, Dale and Crystal Borth; brothers, Richard Borth, Vernon Borth, David Borth and sister-in-law Lois Borth.

Jewel is survived by her children, Rod (Rochell) Sonnenberg, Nancy Sonnenberg and Cheryl (Jim) Miller, 15 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 915 S. 8th Ave., Sterling, Colorado, 80751.